Leadership Effectiveness and Efficiency
Not all decisions are apple to oranges: How to Choose Between a Honey Crisp and a Fuji Apple
Feeling overwhelmed is common in today’s fast-paced world. I recently found myself caught in this whirlwind. I was starting to…
Biden, Trump, and True threats to democracy
“It is always easier to fight for one’s principles than to live up to them.” —Alfred Adler Are we watching…
Navigating Leadership: How Self-Image Steers Success
A favorite memory from when I was young is a time my family spent at Lake Superior. If you are…
Christian’s Guide to Achieving More by Working Less: Insights and Resources
I was tired. And behind. It had been a long week full of long days. Just like every other week….
Why saying ‘Thanks’ matters more than you might think
When I was a child, my parents made my siblings and I sit down and write “Thank you” cards for…
How to evaluate an executive’s performance.
I’m often asked, “How do we evaluate our executive’s performance?” It’s usually board directors who ask me this. But there…
Vision doesn’t pay the bills. Why you need to learn business math.
The owner of a small business cornered me at an event. He has an idea that he believes will generate…
The 6 Ingredients for Building Freedom: How to get out of the day-to-day
“I feel maxed out. I can’t breathe.” “I hate looking at my phone. It’s always packed full of messages asking…
Guitar Licks and Leadership Tricks: Mastery Explored
They say that the guitar is the easiest instrument to learn but the most difficult to master. I recently picked…
Succession Success: Priming the Next Executive Leader
Bad news first: Most executive successions fail. The research tends to peg failure rates around 66% for small and medium-sized…